Nissan Sport Concept Car
makes its debut in New York ...... more

Suzuki Previews New APV at Adelaide Motor Show
31st March, 2005
Suzuki Australia has today previewed its all new All Purpose Vehicle aptly named 'APV' at the 2005 Adelaide Motor Show ..... more

Volvo Enhances XC70 and XC90 All-Wheel-Drive Range
31st March, 2005
Volvo Car Australia is improving the value equation of its popular XC70 wagon and seven-seat XC90 within the luxury SUV market segment ..... more

Enhanced Standard Equipment for Mercedes-Benz
31st March, 2005
Mercedes-Benz has announced it is enhancing standard equipment levels across three of its popular model classes ..... more

Toyota Dumps Daihatsu
31st March, 2005
Next Car is the first Australian media outlet to break the news ..... Toyota is tossing in the towel and dropping Daihatsu from the Australian market ..... more

Irmscher Styling Pack For The Vauxhall Tigra
28th March, 2005
The Tigra may be one of the snappiest lookers around, but that has not stopped the specialists at Irmscher from developing a styling pack to give this coupé/convertible even more appeal ..... more

Ford Enter The 2005 Focus In The WTCC
26th March, 2005
Thomas Klenke and Thomas Jäger have been named by Team Ford Hotfiel Sport to drive the new Ford Focus in the 2005 FIA World Touring Car Championship ..... more

Jaguar Super V8 Portfolio
26th March, 2005
Jaguar has confirmed it will introduce an exclusive new model to top its XJ luxury sedan range ..... more

Alfa Romeo Sets The Best Time In The Monza Tests
25th March, 2005
Two days of tests took place at Monza in preparation for the first round in the World Touring Car Championship, which will get underway on 10th April ..... more

Aston Martin Racing's DBR9 Triumphs In Sebring Debut
25th March, 2005
Aston Martin Racing’s all-new DBR9 took a surprise GT1 class victory and fourth place overall in its debut race in the gruelling 53rd Annual 12 Hours of Sebring ..... more

2006 Ford GT Kicks Off Anniversary Celebration
24th March, 2005
Here they come, lights blazing through the rain that darkens the late afternoon French sky this 19th day of June in 1966 ..... more

MX-5 3rd Generation To Race
23rd March, 2005
On any given weekend, there are more Mazdas on the road-race tracks of America than any other brand of vehicle – and the Mazda Miata is the vehicle of choice ..... more

GT500 Returns As A Modern Thoroughbred
23rd March, 2005
The most powerful factory-built Ford Mustang in history takes to the street next year, following a unique collaboration between performance car legend Carroll Shelby and the Ford Special Vehicle Team ..... more

Alfa Romeo Readies For WTCC
23rd March, 2005
Yesterday, Alfa Romeo launched its bid to win the inaugural World Touring Car Championship at Monza race track near Milan ..... more

Mercedes-Benz B-Class
23rd March, 2005
Production of a second model line, the B-Class has began at the Rastatt plant. The new B-Class is expected in Australia in mid-2006 ..... more

Ford’s Historic Thunderbird Fades Away
22nd March, 2005
Ford Motor Company will put the legendary Thunderbird nameplate back into the company's future-product vault after this model year ..... more

Mazda B Series Bulks Up
22nd March, 2005
Mazda’s 4x4 B Series diesel range now looks tougher and performs better having received a number of upgrades including wider wheels and auto-locking hubs ..... more

German Driving Experts Prefer MG
21st March, 2005
Specialist driver training centres in Germany will teach advanced handling skills using MG cars ..... more

Renault Establishes A Joint Venture In India
21st March, 2005
Mahindra and Renault, in a joint venture, will manufacture up to 50,000 Logans per annum in India ..... more

Chrysler Confirms Crossfire SRT-6 for Australia
21st March, 2005
Chrysler today confirmed that the high performance Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 will be sold in Australia later this year, in both Coupe and Roadster versions ..... more

2005 Euroclassic To Tour Scandinavia
19th March, 2005
A vintage Bentley looks likely to lead the assault on Scandinavia in this year’s Euroclassic car tour ..... more

Nissan Sport Concept Car
19th March, 2005
The Nissan Sport Concept, which will make its world debut at the 2005 New York International Motor Show, is the latest in a series of dynamic performance/youth concept vehicles ..... more

Aston Martin V8 Commemorative Collection For Sale
19th March, 2005
Bonhams is about to offer at auction, in England, a single-owner collection of nine commemorative hand-built Aston Martin V8 models ..... more

Ford Increases Mustang Production
18th March, 2005
What’s a car company to do when demand for a hot model exceeds supply? Give the customers what they want ..... more

Suzuki Swift Receives Top Marks in Safety
17th March, 2005
The all new Suzuki Swift has scored an impressive safety rating from independent assessment body Euro NCAP, placing the popular light passenger vehicle amongst the top of its class in safety performance ..... more

Mazda MX-5 Limited to Debut at New York Motor Show
17th March, 2005
Mazda wants to add some bite to the Big Apple. The company will use the 2005 New York International Motor Show to reveal the MX-5 Limited, a unique, launch edition of the all-new MX-5 roadster ..... more

Renault Megane RenaultSport Trophy Edition
17th March, 2005
Renault Sport Technologies is going to offer a more sporting version of the Mégane Renault Sport ..... more

Subaru Liberty Production Reaches Three Million
17th March, 2005
This week, the cumulative worldwide production of the Subaru Liberty has reached three million units ..... more

Holden Welcomes UAE-Australia Free Trade Negotiations
17th March, 2005
Holden has welcomed the announcement by Australia and the United Arab Emirates to begin negotiations on a free trade agreement between the two markets ..... more

Chryslers on the Murray
16th March, 2005
The largest gathering of Chryslers in the Southern Hemisphere will take place in Albury, New South Wales, this coming weekend ..... more

VW Polo: We Show First Pictures!
15th March, 2005
The new Volkswagen Polo has been unveiled, ahead of its world debut at the Leipzig Motor Show ..... more

Sprintex Supercharge the MG ZT V8
14th March, 2005
Sprintex will show a supercharged MG sedan at the 2005 Adelaide Motor Show. The MG ZT 360 is a supercharged V8 developed by Sprintex Superchargers for sale in Australia ..... more

Mitsubishi's Rugged Triton One-Tonne Ute Upgraded
14th March, 2005
Mitsubishi's rugged and reliable one tonne workhorse, Triton, has just received an upgrade, along with the release of a new sporty model designed to capture a share in one of the fastest growing segments in today’s ute market ..... more

Sprintex Supercharge the Mitsubishi Magna AWD
11th March, 2005
Thanks to the combined talents of Perth-based Sprintex Superchargers and Adelaide-based Mitsubishi, the Magna AWD promises to be a special treat ..... more

Mitsubishi's Rugged Triton One-Tonne Ute Upgraded
11th March, 2005
Mitsubishi's rugged and reliable one tonne ute, Triton, has just received an upgrade, along with the release of a new sporty model designed to capture a share in one of the fastest growing segments in today’s ute market ..... more

Peugeot 1007 Reinvents Small Car Safety Standards
11th March, 2005
Euro NCAP Five star awards and maximum front impact scores used to be the preserve of larger vehicles, but now the Peugeot 1007 has rewritten this rule ..... more

Audi A6 Wins European  "Auto1" Award
11th March, 2005
The Audi A6 now has another feather in its cap following the recent announcement that the luxury executive saloon has won Europe’s  "Auto1" 2005 title ..... more

A New Month, Another Record for Honda
9th March, 2005
Honda has continued its record-breaking start to the year by posting another all-time sales record in February ..... more

Successful 2004 Sales for Suzuki
9th March, 2005
Suzuki Motor Corporation has revealed an impressive increase in global production and sales with final results now available for 2004 ..... more

VW Golf is Once Again Europe's Top Seller
9th March, 2005
The Volkswagen Golf is once again the most popular car in Europe ..... more

The Peugeot 206 is Now Even Better Value for Money
9th March, 2005
The Peugeot 206 – one of Europe's best ever selling cars - is set to become even more sought after in Australia thanks to a price reduction of its XR and XT model lines ..... more

Chrysler 300C SRT-8
8th March, 2005
An export version of the Chrysler 300C SRT-8 has been shown in Geneva. Will it come to Australia in 2006? We predict "YES" ..... more

Citroën C4
8th March, 2005
The all-new Citroën C4 burst into life at the Melbourne International Motor Show last Thursday ..... more

Subaru Impreza WRX Clubspec Evo 8
8th March, 2005
Subaru has added a new limited edition to its range with the launch of the Subaru Impreza WRX Clubspec Evo 8 ..... more

Mercedes-Benz Museum
8th March, 2005
With 435 days before the opening of the new Mercedes-Benz Museum ..... more

Jack Brabham to appear at Melbourne Motor Show
8th March, 2005
Triple world champion Sir Jack Brabham will make a special guest appearance at the Melbourne International Motor Show ..... more

Leaper on the Prowl
8th March, 2005
Jaguar’s famous Leaper is back where it belongs – on the bonnet of Jaguar saloons in Australia ..... more

Holden Is The Market Leader In February
8th March, 2005
Holden has returned to market leadership with its best ever February sales result, driven by record sales of Astra and Rodeo ..... more

FPV Super Pursuit ute
8th March, 2005
Ford Performance Vehicles will flex its muscles with an exciting new addition to its heroic range of high-performance vehicles, the Super Pursuit luxury high-performance utility ..... more

Alfa Romeo 157 GTA Monza
8th March, 2005
To mark the 80th anniversary of Alfa Romeo winning the very first Grand Prix Championship in 1925, Alfa Romeo has launched a limited edition of its high performance Alfa Romeo 147 GTA ..... more

Range Rover Vogue for 2006
8th March, 2005
The Range Rover for 2006 is the most refined, most luxurious and most powerful Range Rover ever. Two new petrol engines – including a powerful supercharged 4.2-litre – are complemented by fresh exterior design details, a quieter interior and a profusion of new technology ..... more

Citroen C2 .... Sbarro Modified
8th March, 2005
Sbarro shows a wild Citroen C2 with a mid-mounted 165 kW 3.0 litre V6 engine and carbon fibre body at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Falcon Ute Adds More Value
8th March, 2005
Ford Australia has added more value to its line-up of Falcon Utes with the release of three special edition models at the 2005 Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

Mazda 6: A Great Car Gets Even Better
6th March, 2005
The launch of the Mazda 6 in 2002 was a milestone for Mazda Motor Corporation. And now the new Mazda 6 has been shown in Europe ..... more

More Value in Falcon Range
6th March, 2005
Ford has dramatically increased the value equation of the BA Falcon MkII with the release of a special edition at the 2005 Melbourne International Motor Show ..... more

Honda Jazz “Vibe” Hits the Market
6th March, 2005
The Jazz, Honda's smallest car in Australia, receives a limited edition model to compliment the existing local range ..... more

Mitsubishi CZ3 Tarmac Spyder In Melbourne
6th March, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors’ brings in the CZ3 concept car as an attraction for the 2005 Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

BMW 530i Touring Prices Announced
6th March, 2005
BMW has announced pricing for the 530i Touring ..... more

Ford Focus Vignale Concept Car
6th March, 2005
A surprise star headlines the Focus collection at the Ford Australia 2005 Melbourne Motor Show stand – a concept car inspired by the all-new Ford Focus ..... more

Mitsubishi Pajero Platinum Edition Debuts In Melbourne
6th March, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors’ latest limited edition – the Pajero Platinum Edition – made its first appearance at the 2005 Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

Volkswagen Golf Diesel Line-up
6th March, 2005
Volkswagen launched the all-new Golf range with a choice of two turbo diesel engines, allowing Volkswagen to offer the most affordable diesel passenger vehicle in the Australian market to date ..... more

Honda Sports Concept On Display In Melbourne
6th March, 2005
Honda is showing a sleek, high-tech sports concept at the 2005 Melbourne Motor Show. There is no suggestion that this car will become the basis for a new NSX ..... more

Mitsubishi At The 2005 Melbourne Motor Show
6th March, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors’ stand at the Melbourne Motor Show shows off the marque’s recently released new model blitz. However, centre stage will be the CZ3 Tarmac Spyder concept car ..... more

Ford Fairlane & LTD Pricing Announced
5th March, 2005
Ford Australia released pricing details of its new BA Fairlane MkII range at the Melbourne International Motor Show ..... more

HSV SV6000 Launched At Melbourne Motor Show
4th March, 2005
The limited edition HSV SV6000 was unveiled at the Melbourne International Motor Show yesterday ..... more

Subaru Speaks New Language with B9 Tribeca
4th March, 2005
The first product of Subaru’s new international “design language” the B9 Tribeca, made its Australian debut at the Melbourne International Motor Show yesterday ..... more

New High-Performance Mercedes-SLK 55 AMG
4th March, 2005
Mercedes-AMG unveiled the new high-performance SLK 55 AMG at this year’s Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

Honda Legend Breaks Cover at Melbourne
4th March, 2005
Honda is giving Australians a sneak peek of its new Legend at the 2005 Melbourne International Motor Show ..... more

Mazda 6 MPS to be Priced from $50,000
4th March, 2005
Mazda's new flagship sedan, the 190 kilowatt Mazda 6 MPS, will be priced about $50,000 when the turbocharged, all-wheel-drive model goes on sale about September 2005 ..... more

Ford Territory Begins South African Safari
4th March, 2005
Ford Australia President Tom Gorman yesterday announced at the Melbourne International Motor Show the award-winning Territory SUV would be exported to South Africa ..... more

New European Trio From Holden
4th March, 2005
Holden has signalled its assault on the small car market with the preview of three super-smart European imports at the Melbourne International Motor Show ..... more

BMW 3-series - E90
3rd March, 2005
BMW confirmed it will launch the new 3 Series Sedan in June 2005, following the debut of the new model at the Melbourne Motor Show today ..... more

Race in for Limited Edition Falcon XR8
3rd March, 2005
Ford fans have been offered an opportunity to celebrate the Blue Oval dominance of V8 Supercar racing with a choice of two limited edition XR8 MkII Falcons ..... more

All New Volkswagen Golf GTI
3rd March, 2005
The 'Red Hot' new Volkswagen Golf GTI has made its Australian debut at the Melbourne International Motor Show 2005 after already showing unprecedented sales success in both Europe and Great Britain ..... more

The New Audi S4 Cabriolet – Oozing Style & Sportiness
3rd March, 2005
Another Audi sports model with a strong personality is about to leap from the starting grid in Australia. The Audi S4 Cabriolet made its debut at the Melbourne Motor Show today ..... more

Mazda MX-5 – Evolution of an Icon
3rd March, 2005
Sixteen years after the original was unveiled, the wraps today come off the third generation Mazda MX-5 at the Geneva and Melbourne Motor Shows ..... more

New Focus on Small Cars
3rd March, 2005
The all-new German-engineered Ford Focus made its Australian debut at the Melbourne International Motor Show today, poised to deliver the best of European design and German engineering to the small car class ..... more

Holden At the 2005 Melbourne Motor Show
3rd March, 2005
Holden debuts two new Astra body styles and the Tigra cabrio at the 2005 Melbourne Motor Show with a display that demonstrates the strength and depth of its passenger, recreational and light commercial model line-up ..... more

Aussie Alfa Engine Revealed In Geneva
3rd March, 2005
The world has had its first glimpse of the Australian-made V6 engine that will be found in future Alfa Romeo models with the launch of the all-new Alfa Romeo 159 ..... more

Australia Gets World-First Look at New Mazda MX-5
2nd March, 2005
Motor show visitors in Australia will be the first in the world to see the all-new Mazda MX-5 ..... more

Mitsubishi Sales Bounce Back in February
2nd March, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors’ sales bounced back to much better levels in February, and the Company recorded a 18% lift on February 2004 and a massive 27% increase on January 2005 ..... more

The New Maybach 57 S
2nd March, 2005
The all-new Maybach 57 S (the S stands for  "Special") will be celebrating its world premiere at the 75th Geneva Motor Show ..... more

BMW 116i
2nd March, 2005
BMW Group Australia broadens the appeal of the 1 Series even further in 2005 with the announcement of a new base model, the 116i ..... more

Smart Towers over Melbourne Motor Show
2nd March, 2005
Australia’s youngest automotive brand, Smart, will heighten awareness for the range of Smart cars at this year’s Melbourne Motor Show with the inclusion of the 12-metre high Smart tower on the Smart stand ..... more

Renault's All-New Scénic II Arrives in Australia
2nd March, 2005
Following a successful national pre-release preview, Renault's all-new five-seat Scenic II has arrived in Australia ..... more

Range Rover Sport
2nd March, 2005
The Range Rover Sport, an all-new sports tourer SUV from Land Rover, is the best-performing and best-handling vehicle that the renowned sport-utility vehicle manufacturer has ever built ..... more

Aston Martin V8 Vantage
2nd March, 2005
Aston Martin unveiled the production version of its eagerly awaited V8 Vantage at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. Aston Martin now has three distinct models in their line-up, the flagship Vanquish S, the elegant DB9 and the new model, the agile V8 Vantage ..... more

Holden Crewman Police Van
2nd March, 2005
Holden and the Victoria Police have joined forces to develop Australia's newest divvi van ..... more

Alluring CLS-Class Set for Motor Show Debut
2nd March, 2005
Mercedes-Benz will use the 2005 Melbourne Motor Show to unveil a new and totally distinctive model series – the new CLS-Class four-door Coupé ..... more

Mitsubishi Motors Commissions New Large Press
2nd March, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited today provided additional evidence of the company's confidence in its future by celebrating the commissioning of its new  "AA" tandem press line at Tonsley Park in Adelaide ..... more

Audi S4 Cabriolet Makes its National Debut
2nd March, 2005
Audi's long-awaited S4 Cabriolet makes its national debut at the 2005 Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

The All-New Mazda MX-5
1st March, 2005
With the global debut of the all-new, third-generation Mazda MX-5 at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show later today, Mazda once again demonstrates that producing a simple, lightweight sports car is fundamental to the soul of the car maker — the result is the ultimate roadster and the purest expression yet of Zoom-Zoom ..... more

BMW M Power: Performance and Pleasure
27th February, 2005
BMW Group Australia has announced pricing and specification of the new E60 series M5 ..... more

Mercedes-Benz E350
27th February, 2005
Output, torque, fuel consumption, comfort and exhaust emissions – these were the task areas – all of them equally important – during the development of the V6 engine in the new E 350 ..... more

Rolls Royce Phantom With Extended Wheelbase
25th February, 2005
The new Phantom with an extended wheelbase will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show on 1st March 2005 ..... more

New Audi A4 Launched in Australia
25th February, 2005
The new generation Audi A4 has been launched in Australia, bristling with the latest technology available from the Ingolstadt-based German luxury carmaker ..... more

Honda Debuts New Stand & Models in Melbourne
25th February, 2005
An exciting range of products, engines and a contrast of old and new will greet visitors to Honda’s all-new Melbourne International Motor Show stand ..... more

Chrysler at Melbourne International Motor Show
24th February, 2005
Chrysler will display the North American Car of the Year, the Chrysler 300C at the Melbourne International Motor Show, 3rd-14th March, 2005 ..... more

VW Touareg Becomes The Altitude World Record Holder
24th February, 2005
Where others fail, the Volkswagen Touareg just keeps going up and up – to an altitude of 6080 metres ..... more

Morgan Concept Car
24th February, 2005
Next week, Morgan will display a new concept car at the 100th Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Porsche Cayman
24th February, 2005
A new Porsche sports car will debut later this year. The 'Next Car' team is the first Australian media outlet to publish preliminary details ..... more

>Audi to Show New RS 4 Super Car in  Melbourne
23rd February, 2005
Audi Australia will unveil the new Audi RS 4 super car at this year’s Melbourne International Motor Show on 3rd March 2005 ..... more

Nissan 350Z 35th Anniversary Sports Coupe
23rd February, 2005
Nissan Australia has announced the arrival of a new 350Z variant, the 35th Anniversary 350Z sports coupe, boasting enhanced performance and redesigned alloy wheels. At the same time, the entire 350Z coupe and roadster range has received specification upgrades for 2005 ..... more

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
23rd February, 2005
The new Bentley Continental Flying Spur makes its international debut at the Geneva Salon on 1st March and will begin its global roll-out from April 2005 ..... more

Alfa Romeo 159
22nd February, 2005
As expected, the 'Next Car' team presents Australia's first story with images on the new Alfa Romeo 159 ..... by the way, the numbers 157 and 158 have been lost! ..... more

New Mercedes-Benz A-Class
22nd February, 2005
Mercedes-Benz is opening up the next chapter in the A-Class story by launching a new model boasting even greater appeal and innovative flair at this year’s Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

Mitsubishi Motors "Fightback" Gaining Ground
22nd February, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited “Better Built, Better Backed" campaign is already starting to show early signs of success as customers flock back to showrooms ..... more

Citroen Models
20th February, 2005
For Yuko Yokoyama, producing $4.0 million of model cars for sale in 50 countries around the world is just part of her work ..... more

VZ Monaro Arrives In Britain
20th February, 2005
The new VZ series Holden Monaro arrives in Britain as the Vauxhall Monaro ..... more

Four Volvo Concept Cars At Geneva Show
20th February, 2005
Volvo will display of four of its concept cars from 1972 to 2005, at the 75th Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Kia Rio Hatch To Debut At Geneva
20th February, 2005
Next month's Geneva Motor Show will see the debut of the new Kia Rio hatchback. We show the first images ..... more

Audi A6 is "World Car of the Year"
20th February, 2005
A panel of judges made up of 48 renowned motoring journalists has reached its verdict: the inaugural title of "World Car of the Year" goes to the Audi A6 ..... more

Mini Poised for Investment Injection
18th February, 2005
The BMW Group will be investing over £100 million (c $A250 million) at the sole manufacturing plant for Mini brand cars, Plant Oxford between now and 2007 ..... more

Mazda's Hydrogen Filling Station Given the Green Light
17th February, 2005
Mazda has received approval from government authorities for a filling station to store and supply fuel for ongoing hydrogen vehicle research and development ..... more

Merceds-Benz Add AMG Enhancements in Europe
17th February, 2005
New AMG bodystyling for the M-Class, AMG sports package for the E-Class in European markets ..... more

Ford Mustang Named Canadian Car Of The Year
17th February, 2005
Overnight, the Ford Mustang was named “Canadian Car of the Year” by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada at the Toronto Motor Show ..... more

Subaru to Show B9 Tribeca in Melbourne
16th February, 2005
The newest vehicle in Subaru's international line-up, the B9, will make its Australian debut at the Melbourne International Motor Show from 4th-14th March ..... more

Limited Edition Spyder to Star at Melbourne Motor Show
16th February, 2005
Maserati will present an exclusive, limited-edition Spyder at the Melbourne Motor Show early next month after celebrating the company's 90th Anniversary ..... more

The World's Largest Indoor Test Track
16th February, 2005
Chicago Motor Show attendees to have an opportunity to ride in Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles on a specially designed half-mile driving course ..... more

Mazda Displays World's Longest Advertisement
16th February, 2005
Mazda Motor Corporation yesterday unveiled what it believes to be the world's longest advertising poster ..... more

Suzuki:  All Set with New Swift
15th February, 2005
Suzuki Australia has today launched the long awaited, dynamic new Suzuki Swift following its successful preview at the 2004 Australian International Motor Show ..... more

Ford Focus ST and new Sedan
15th February, 2005
First in Australia with the news on the new Focus ST and the new Focus sedan, Next Car reports both will be revealed at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show ..... more

Saab 9-3 SportWagon Will Debut In Geneva
15th February, 2005
A 9-3 wagon will be available in Europe this year, following its debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show. No word, yet, on Australian availability ..... more

The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class
15th February, 2005
The new B-Class will debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The Next Car Team is the first Australian media outlet to publish the details of this new Benz ..... more

Peugeot 407 Coupe Concept Will Debut In Geneva
15th February, 2005
An exciting Peugeot 407 Coupé concept car is set to be one of the undoubted stars of next month’s Geneva Motor Show. Known as the ‘407 Coupé Prologue’, it strongly hints at how the forthcoming 407 Coupé will look when it hits the showrooms in early 2006 ..... more

Honda to Unveil New Civic Concept for Europe
15th February, 2005
Next month, at the Geneva Motor Show, Honda will premiere a new Civic Concept ..... more

Saab 9-3 Convertible Range Expands
14th February, 2005
SAAB Australia has expanded its 9-3 Convertible range for the 2005 model year by introducing a Vector variant and repositioning the entry Linear model with revised specification and lower price ..... more

GM and Fiat Go Their Own Way
14th February, 2005
General Motors Corp and Fiat S.p.A. jointly announced they have executed an agreement to terminate the Master Agreement between the companies and realign their industrial relationships ..... more

Mercedes-Benz R-Class
14th February, 2005
There is no word, just yet, from Mercedes-Benz about the Australian availability of the new R-Class ..... more

Aston Martin Racing Announce Driver Line-up
14th February, 2005
Australian David Brabham is one of six drivers named by Aston Martin Racing as their team drivers for 2005 ..... more

Fresh New Look for Suzuki Jimny
14th February, 2005
Suzuki's popular 4WD, the Jimny JLX, will begin 2005, with a brand new look following upgrades to the interior and transmission of the vehicle ..... more

Dodge Caliber Concept Car
13th February, 2005
Powerful Dodge design statement shatters conventional definition of a compact car for the global market ..... more

Honda Civic Si Concept Car
13th February, 2005
This concept car is a pointer to the 2006 Civic coupe which is due for an American release later this year ..... more

Renault Z17 Concept To Debut In Geneva
13th February, 2005
Once again the Team from Next Car is pleased to be the first Australian media organisation to show an image of a yet to be revealed concept car. This time its the Renault Z17 ..... more

Mitsubishi Colt Cabrio Concept To Debut In Geneva
13th February, 2005
The Team at Next Car is pleased to be the first media outlet in Australia to show images of the new Colt Cabriolet Concept Car ..... more

Vauxhall Zafira To Debut In Geneva
13th February, 2005
A new Zafira will debut next month, in Geneva. Once again, the Next Car Team is the first media outlet in Australia to publish the details ..... more

Kia Carnival for 2006 Debuts In Chicago
13th February, 2005
The new larger Carnival has made its debut in Chicago. It will be here at the end of the year ..... more

Citroen C6 To Debut In Geneva
11th February, 2005
The new C6 will debut next month, in Geneva. The Next Car Team is the first media outlet in Australia to publish the details ..... more

America's Toyota FJ Cruiser
11th February, 2005
A retro-look Toyota for America has been unveilled at the Chicago Motor Show. It will come as a 4x2 or 4x4, with power from a 4-litre V6. It's more downmarket than upmarket ..... more

Ferrari F430 Spider Will Debut In Geneva
10th February, 2005
The Next Car Team is Australia's first media outlet to present the details of the new Ferrari F430 Spider ..... more

Renault Laguna For 2005 Debuts In Europe
10th February, 2005
Renault is presenting a new 2005 model Laguna at the 54th Amsterdam Motor Show this weekend ..... more

HUMMER H1 Alpha Arrives in US Showrooms
9th February, 2005
HUMMER announces that the new 2006 H1 Alpha is now available at US dealerships. The original HUMMER, the H1, is the foundation of the brand's legendary design and off-road capability ..... more

Holden Astra Classic Equipe (TS series)
9th February, 2005
The value in Holden's TS Astra Classic series has been further sharpened ..... more

Corvette To Pace The Daytona 500
9th February, 2005
Chevrolet has unveiled the Corvette that will pace NASCAR's most prestigious event, the Daytona 500 ..... more

BMW 130i
9th February, 2005
The 130i is BMW's response to powerful competition. It will debut at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show and you can expect it in Australia in late 2005. Naturally, the Next Car team is first with this news in Australia ..... more

New Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Not For Australia
8th February, 2005
A limited-production Daytona R/T model that offers a little slice of history with all the performance and handling characteristics to satisfy  muscle car enthusiasts ..... more

Ford Donate To A Homosexual Support Group
8th February, 2005
Whilst many folks work tireless to raise funds to support victims and reconstruction in tsunami devastated South East Asia, Ford donate a huge $US250,000 ($A326,179) to a Michigan based homosexual support group ..... more

New Smart Forfour BRABUS
8th February, 2005
They may look like a toy car and, maybe, that's the appeal. But Smart is starting to look serious, to a degree ..... more

MG TF Continues To Be The Best All-Round Sports Car
8th February, 2005
The UK’s best-selling sports car – the MG TF – is now smoother riding and even better equipped for all-round driving performance and pleasure. The Australian release will be in the latter part of 2005 ..... more

Ford to Divest its Ownership of Sydney RJV
8th February, 2005
Ford Motor Company will divest its ownership of Sydney RJV Pty Ltd as of 31st March, 2005 ..... more

Porsche Plans New Museum At Stuttgart Factory
7th February, 2005
From 2007, Porsche owners and enthusiasts will be able to visit an outstanding new Museum in Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart, Germany ..... more

Mazda re-opens their Museum
7th February, 2005
Following renovations, the Mazda Museum has re-opened in Hiroshima, Japan ..... more

Citroen C5 HDi
7th February, 2005
The new Citroen C5, the safest car ever tested by EuroNCAP, the benchmark independent testing agency, was released in Australia at the Brisbane International Motor Show ..... more

Alfa Romeo 147 run-out is underway
7th February, 2005
With the new 147 due in April, Alfa Romeo Australia is attacking the options list for the current Alfa Romeo 147 five door ..... more

Highly-modified Kia Rio Wins Ice Racing Championship
7th February, 2005
Kia has won the Trophée Andros, the world's leading ice racing championship, for the second year running ..... more

Peugeot-Citroen SUV
6th February, 2005
The partnership between Mitsubishi Motors and Peugeot-Citroen to build a new suv in Japan takes another step towards reality ..... more

Kia Carnival
6th February, 2005
Kia has provided a sneak preview of the next generation of Australia's number one selling people mover ..... more

MG ZR 160 Arrives in Australia
4th February, 2005
Following the arrival of the mid size MG ZS 180 late last year, MG Rover Australia have announced today that the much anticipated MG ZR 160 hot hatch will be launched later this month ..... more

Holden Crewman Cross 6 - VZ series
3rd February, 2005
The Crewman four-door ute, is now available in a V6 all-wheel-drive version - the Crewman Cross 6. And we're the first media outlet to publish the details ..... more

Holden One Tonner Cross 6 - VZ series
3rd February, 2005
A legendary Holden nameplate entered a new era today with the launch of the all wheel drive (AWD) One Tonner Cross 6. And we're the first media outlet to publish the details ..... more

Holden Adventra Wagon - VZ series
3rd February, 2005
Holden Chairman and Managing Director Denny Mooney today revealed an expanded and restyled Adventra AWD wagon line-up with the new SX6, CX6 and LX6 variants joining the V8 powered Adventra LX8 ..... more

Five Millionth Audi A6 Leaves Production Line
3rd February, 2005
AUDI AG has celebrated a notable production landmark with the five millionth A6 leaving the company’s Neckarsulm facility, 37 years after the start of production of this model ..... more

Record Start To New Year For Vehicle Sales
3rd February, 2005
The surging new car market has maintained its momentum into the new year with record sales in January ..... more

Ford January Sales Reach a 15-Year High
3rd February, 2005
Ford Australia has started the new year with its best January sales result since 1990, maintaining the strong momentum it generated during 2004 ..... more

Subaru Starts Year with Record Sales
3rd February, 2005
Subaru achieved record January sales of 2,898 vehicles, according to VFACTS figures release today ..... more

Ford Reinvigorates Australian Prestige Motoring
3rd February, 2005
Prestige motoring will be treated to a whole new level of comfort, luxury and refinement with the upcoming launch of Mark II versions of Fairlane and LTD ..... more

Jaguar Australia - Pricing Announcement
3rd February, 2005
Jaguar Australia is pleased to announce recommended retail vehicle prices, effective 1st February, 2005 ..... more

Record Month for Smart in Australia
3rd February, 2005
Australian sales of the country’s newest automotive brand, Smart, increased in January to an all-time high ..... more

AWD Holdens Debut At Brisbane Motor Show
3rd February, 2005
Holden will debut its expanded VZ all-wheel-drive range at the Brisbane Motor Show from 4th February alongside the spectacular Torana TT36 Concept Car ..... more

Renault-Nissan Alliance Ranks #4 in Global Sales
3rd February, 2005
Renault and Nissan have announced that the two companies sold a combined 5,785,231 units in 2004, up 8.0% over 2003 ..... more

New Mazda MX-5 to Debut at Geneva Motor Show
3rd February, 2005
The secret is out: Mazda Motor Corporation will publicly reveal the much anticipated third generation MX-5 roadster at the 75th annual Geneva International Motor Show. There will be an upgraded Mazda 6 too ..... more

Audi A3 Sportback Launched in Australia
2nd February, 2005
The new Audi A3 Sportback will be launched in Australia later this month, cementing the brand’s reputation as the manufacturer of the highest quality, compact luxury vehicles which combine sporty performance with versatility for active, aspiring drivers ..... more

Ford Power and Passion on Display in Brisbane
2nd February, 2005
Brisbane Motor Show patrons can look forward to a Ford stand promising all the power, passion and prestige synonymous with the legendary Blue Oval ..... more

Honda Storms into 2005
1st February, 2005
Honda has started 2005 on a high note, setting its best ever monthly record of 3,556 new cars ..... more

Chrysler Introduces Stow 'n Go on Voyager
1st February, 2005
Chrysler has improved the recently restyled 2005 Voyager range with the introduction of an innovative Stow ‘n Go seating and storage system ..... more

Best Ever Month for Mazda
1st February, 2005
Mazda Australia got the year off to a record start setting a new monthly sales benchmark in January, while hitting new sales highs for the Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 ..... more

Alfa Romeo Brera
1st February, 2005
The Geneva Motor Show has been chosen as the venue to unveil the new Brera coupe. It will be in Australia in 2006 as the top Alfa Romeo model ..... more

Kia Opens an American Proving Ground
31st January, 2005
To support its American expansion plans, Kia has opened it's new vehicle proving ground north of Los Angeles, California ..... more

Peugeot and Mitsubishi to produce an SUV
30th January, 2005
Peugeot has confirmed it is planning a joint venture SUV with Mitsubishi ..... more

MG Rover Australia Tsunami Relief
28th January, 2005
Like many corporations around the world, staff of MG Rover Australia were deeply affected by the devastation caused by the tsunami that crippled South East Asia on the 26th December, 2004. As a fund-raiser, a 1949 MG TC is being raffled on 10th February ..... more

Holden's Elizabeth Plant Drives Past A 40-Year Milestone
28th January, 2005
Holden has marked the 40th anniversary of the opening of its General Assembly Plant in Elizabeth, South Australia ..... more

BMW 7 Series:  More V8 Power with Enhanced Poise
28th January, 2005
The most successful BMW 7 Series of all time is ready to stride confidently into the second phase of its lifecycle ..... more

Rover 75 Cdti Tourer
27th January, 2005
Following the recent introduction of the Cdti turbo diesel sedan to its Rover 75 range, MG Rover Australia has now released a Tourer wagon derivative ..... more

Maserati Coupe and Spyder updates for 2005
27th January, 2005
There is a fresh face to a classic design, with the introduction of the 2005 Maserati Coupe and Spyder, at new 2005 prices ..... more

Citroën C4 goes for the sweet smell of success
27th January, 2005
French car maker, Citroën, is now set to offer, in March, a scent-diffuser in the ventilation system as standard equipment on the new C4 ..... more

Mazda 6 Best in Low Speed Crash
25th January, 2005
The Mazda 6 costs less to repair after a low speed accident than any other volume-selling model in the Australian market, according to crash data released by NRMA Insurance ..... more

Peugeot produce its 25th million engine at Trémery
25th January, 2005
PSA Peugeot Citroën’s Trémery Plant in Lorraine, eastern France, has just passed an extraordinary milestone, producing its 25,000,000th engine ..... more

Volvo Cars Achieve A Record Year In 2004
25th January, 2005
The year 2004 was an excellent year for Volvo Car Corporation with total worldwide sales exceeding 456,000 cars. Sales improved by more than 10 percent year on year ..... more

Mazda 3 Gains Leather Trimmed Flagship
24th January, 2005
Mazda has introduced a leather-trimmed flagship to the Mazda 3 line-up and added new features to the remainder of the class-leading sedan and hatch range ..... more

NSW Police Reports
23rd January, 2005
Sixteen stories from the files of the NSW Police Service. Some fit the believe it or not category ..... more

Land Rover Triumphs With 4WD of the Year Award
21st January, 2005
Land Rover's all-new Discovery 3 SE TdV6 won its first major Australian accolade with the announcement yesterday that it won the Overlander Magazine 4WD of the Year award ..... more

"What Car?" Names Jaguar XJ6 As Best Luxury Car
21st January, 2005
The Jaguar XJ6 has picked up the award for 'Best Luxury Car' for the second year running at the UK magazine What Car?'s annual Car of the Year Awards ..... more

Volvo's Safety Ride Down Concept
21st January, 2005
The 3CC concept car is remarkably small. Yet beyond the 3CC's ability to comfortably seat three adults or two adults and two children, the concept embodies a revolutionary safety system which promises to improve the frontal impact protection of small cars ..... more

Holden vehicle exports hit A 50-year high
21st January, 2005
Holden has set a new all-time vehicle export record for the company, breaking through the 50,000-vehicle barrier during its 50th anniversary export year in 2004 ..... more

Ford Introduces V6 Power to Courier
20th January, 2005
Ford Australia has raised the stakes in the burgeoning light commercial vehicle market with the introduction of V6 power to its expanded Courier range ..... more

Audi Acknowledges Another Record Year
20th January, 2005
Audi has succeeded in increasing sales for the eleventh year in succession, selling 779,441 vehicles to customers worldwide in 2004. This is equivalent to an increase of 1.2 percent ..... more

Subaru Announces Limited Edition WRP10 Pricing
20th January, 2005
Subaru Australia has announced the pricing of the Impreza WRX WRP10 – Subaru's new Limited Edition model exclusive to the Australian market ..... more

Bentley Continental Flying Spur for 2005
19th January, 2005
Like the original Flying Spur, the new Bentley is also purposely positioned as a premium product above a crowded market ..... more

Mitsubishi Colt Coupe/Cabriolet Concept For Geneva
19th January, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors has announced that it will unveil a coupe-cabriolet concept of the new Colt - jointly developed with Pininfarina S.p.A of Italy - at the 75th Geneva International Motor Show on 3rd March ..... more

Commodore And LCVs Drive Record Holden Results
19th January, 2005
Holden has claimed Australia's top selling car for the ninth consecutive year, with Commodore extending an unbroken annual record for the nameplate since 1996 ..... more

What's Coming In 2005?
18th January, 2005
We look at what is new for 2005 for the Australian market (industry wide) ..... more

Suzuki's 'Concept X' Unveiled in Detroit
17th January, 2005
Suzuki has unveiled the next chapter in its all new model line up, lifting the covers off its first ever midsize SUV concept, the  "Concept X," at the Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Subaru B9 Tribeca Makes its World Premiere
17th January, 2005
The Subaru B9 Tribeca represents the next generation of crossover vehicles. It is the largest model in the Subaru lineup and it's only for the Americas ..... more

New Business Boost For Ford Bridgend
16th January, 2005
Ford's Bridgend Engine Plant in Wales has received new orders from Land Rover and Volvo. All engines in the 2006 Range Rover being unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show this weekend are Bridgend-built ..... more

Jaguar's Best Ever Year in Europe
14th January, 2005
Jaguar sales for 2004 globally reached 118,918 - the second biggest volume year in the company's history. Sales in Europe and the UK reached record levels with Jaguar's introduction of diesel and Estate models ..... more

Volvo Cars Declares the Environment a Top Priority
13th January, 2005
"Safe mobility needs to be enlarged from the protection of occupants and other road users in collisions to include personal health for all road users and to offer them sustainable mobility solutions," says Hans-Olov Olsson, of Volvo Cars ..... more

NSW Police Reports For 12/1/05
12th January, 2005
Motorcyclists charged with speeding – M2 ..... Fatal truck crash - Urana ..... Retrieval operation begins after truck crash - Adelong ..... more

Land Rover Reveals The Range Rover Sport
11th January, 2005
Just 12 months after revealing the Range Stormer concept car at the NAIAS in 2004, Land Rover is back this year with a remarkable and updated product range, comprising three new products not seen before at Detroit ..... more

America's New Toyota Avalon Debuts in Detroit
11th January, 2005
Next Car is the first Australian media outlet to fully describe America's new Toyota Avalon, which debuts at the 2005 Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Chrysler/Jeep Show off Concepts at Detroit Motor Show
11th January, 2005
The Chrysler Group continued its rich history of innovative and exciting concepts when it revealed the rugged Jeep Gladiator and dynamic Chrysler Firepower concepts in Detroit ..... more

NSW Police Reports For 11/1/05
11th January, 2005
Dubbo man seven times PCA limit ..... Woman dies in two-car crash - Lapstone ..... more

Mitsubishi Motors' Lineup for 2005 Detroit Motor Show
11th January, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors gave the brand-new Raider pickup and the latest Eclipse sporty coupe their world premiere at the 2005 North American International Auto Show ..... more

Centenary Year Confirms Rolls-Royce Renaissance
11th January, 2005
Strong demand for Phantom has confirmed its position as leader of the super-luxury saloon market ..... more

Jaguar Advanced Lightweight Coupe Concept
11th January, 2005
Jaguar has revealed its exciting new sports show car, the Advanced Lightweight Coupe at the Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Audi Allroad quattro Concept
10th January, 2005
Audi is proudly unveiling the Allroad quattro concept at this year's North American International Automobile Show in Detroit ..... more

Charger Returns to the Stage at Detroit Motor Show
10th January, 2005
Charger, one of the biggest names in Australian muscle car history, returned when the Chrysler Group showed off their latest car at the Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Land Rover's 5th Consecutive Year Of Growth In U.K.
9th January, 2005
Land Rover sold 47,147 vehicles in the UK in 2004, beating the previous year's record by 128 units in a year of increasing competition in the 4x4 sector ..... more

NSW Police Reports For 8/1/05
9th January, 2005
Two men charged with travelling 81km over speed limit ..... more

Record 2004 Sales for Chrysler Jeep in Australia
9th January, 2005
Chrysler Jeep sales grew by 4.2 per cent in 2004, up 271 units to 6,669 units for the year setting a new sales record under the management of DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific ..... more

NSW Police Reports For 7/1/05
9th January, 2005
Police Monitor Motorists Heading To The Far South Coast ..... No Fatalities Reported For Day 14 of Operation Safe Arrival ..... more

Many Positives in Tough Year Says Mitsubishi
7th January, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors Australia’s President and CEO, Tom Phillips, said that although 2004 had been a tough year there were still many positives that could be taken from it ..... more

Record Performance for Mazda
7th January, 2005
The launch of the all-new Mazda 3 sedan and hatch almost 12 months ago has helped deliver Mazda Australia its best-ever sales performance with 55,560 retails in 2004 ..... more

Honda Rewrites the Record Book
7th January, 2005
Honda is rewriting its records book for a second time in two years thanks to a new all-time sales record ..... more

Subaru's Ninth Year of Record Sales
7th January, 2005
Subaru has established a new annual sales record of 33,619 vehicles for 2004, according to official VFACTS figures released yesterday ..... more

Ford Sales Reach New Territory
6th January, 2005
Record sales of Territory and Fiesta and continued strong Falcon sales during December contributed to Ford Australia celebrating the end of 2004 with 135,172 retails - its best total sales result since 1995..... more

Nissan Claims Fourth Place in 2004
6th January, 2005
Nissan Australia has claimed fourth place in the Australian automotive industry,  with a total of 63,654 vehicle sales during calendar year 2004..... more

BMW Records Its Best Sales Year
6th January, 2005
BMW Group Australia has achieved another record sales year ..... more

Mercedes-Benz Leads Luxury Car Sales
6th January, 2005
Australians bought more Mercedes-Benz luxury cars in 2004, than any other luxury brand, according to official VFACTS sales figures released today ..... more

NSW Police Reports For 6/1/05
6th January, 2005
Appeal to identify family involved in Telegraph Point collision ..... No fatalities reported for Day 13 of Operation Safe Arrival ..... more

CAR MARKET SOARS TO THIRD STRAIGHT ANNUAL RECORD
6th January, 2005
The Australian motor vehicle industry soared to its third consecutive annual sales record last year ..... more

MG TF Spark (Limited Edition)
5th January, 2005
Following the success of the limited edition MG TF 80th Anniversary and the Coupe model series last year, MG Rover Australia has introduced the limited edition MG TF Spark model to their current TF range ..... more

Jeep Wrangler Arrives
5th January, 2005
Jeep has reinforced its line-up with the introduction of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler, featuring a new six-speed manual transmission, additional equipment and a limited edition Wrangler Renegade ..... more

NSW Police Reports For 5/1/05
5th January, 2005
Police truck collides with an Alfa Romeo in Sydney ..... Day 12 of Operation Safe Arrival ..... more

Saab Developing New Safety System
5th January, 2005
SAAB is helping drivers stay focused on the road by developing a safety system that monitors eye and head movements ..... more

Bentley Arnage Drophead Coupe Concept
5th January, 2005
From Bentley's very earliest days, open-top cars have been an intrinsic part of the company's heritage. Now a new concept is being displayed at the LA Motor Show. Just as you would expect, Next Car is the first Australian media outlet to show the first images ..... more

BMW Passes on Import Duty Reduction to Customers
4th January, 2005
BMW Group Australia has confirmed revised pricing for its current 2005 model line-up ..... more

NSW Police Reports For 4/1/05
4th January, 2005
Pursuit evader caught! ..... Fatality in Kiama ..... And another pursuit evader caught! ..... Day 11 of Operation Safe Arrival ..... Single vehicle collision claims 2 lives ..... more

Kia Cerato Rates 'Poor' In US Crash Test
4th January, 2005
The Kia Spectra (Cerato in Australia) is the first vehicle the US based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has rated 'poor' in a frontal crash test since 2001 ..... more

Renault Scenic II arrives in February
4th January, 2005
Renault will launch the new five-seat Scénic II through a pre-release programme via its national dealer network ahead of its official on-sale date..... more

NSW Police Reports For 3/1/05
3rd January, 2005
Excessive speed, fatalities, 15 year old youth in court ..... just another day on the roads in NSW..... more

Range Rover for 2006
3rd January, 2005
The 2006 Range Rover will make its world debut, this month, at the Detroit Motor Show in USA. Power will be provided by a 4.4 litre V8 or a 4.2 litre supercharged V8 ..... more

Lancer Sedan Prices Reduced Thanks to Tariffs
2nd January, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors has announced that the prices of its popular Lancer sedans have been reduced from 1st January.  The price reductions are as a result of import tariffs being reduced, and the cost reduction being passed on to consumers ..... more

Honda Welcomes 2005 with Price Changes and Upgrades
2nd January, 2005
With the Federal government tariff on imported passenger vehicles, (excluding SUV’s), being reduced from 15% to 10%, Honda Australia has chosen a combination of specification upgrades and price reductions for its 2005 range ..... more

Audi Customers to Reap Benefits of Duty Reduction
2nd January, 2005
Audi Australia Pty Ltd has announced the company will pass along the full five per cent reduction in import duty to its customers as of 1st January 2005 ..... more